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Add 3/36 and 63/3

1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 21 0/3

3/36 + 63/3 is 253/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 3 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    63/3 = 63 × 12/3 × 12 = 756/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/36 + 756/36 = 3 + 756/36 = 759/36
  5. 759/36 simplified gives 253/12
  6. So, 3/36 + 63/3 = 253/12
    In mixed form: 211/12

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